A good way to achieve this: Make sure your goal passes the SMART goals test, meaning it should be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely.

Instead of committing to eating more greens — a goal that’s vague and tedious to measure — incorporate at least one different vegetable in at least two meals daily.

Mistake 2: You don’t hold yourself accountable

If there are no repercussions surrounding your goal, you’re more likely to make excuses, fall behind, or just give up completely.

To hold yourself accountable, you have to put yourself in situations that make it difficult to slack off.

If you thrive on encouragement or tough love, ask a friend or family member to check up on you regularly to make sure you’re on track with your goal. If you struggle to stay motivated on your own, join a Challenge Group, or set a non-negotiable exercise date with a friend so you can’t bail at the last minute.

We’ve done all of the thinking for you; all you have to do is press “Play” and follow the nutrition guidelines.

If you work well under pressure, share your goal on social media, and set a deadline to achieve it. Post progress updates frequently, and ask your social network for encouragement on the hard days.

Mistake 3: You make too many resolutions

If you want to do CORE DE FORCEand run three days a week, plus cut dairy, gluten, and sugar from your diet all at the same time, you might be setting yourself up for disappointment.

Setting too many equally ambitious goals at the same time isn’t effective.

Instead of creating multiple resolutions, which can leave you feeling scattered and overwhelmed, focus on one or two goals. Strive to make the couple of resolutions you focus on ones that can be built on.

Once you’ve successfully incorporated one goal into your life, you can gradually add other related mini goals every week to ensure you’re progressing.

Mistake 4: You don’t develop a realistic plan

Setting a goal without creating a plan of action is like constructing a building without laying the foundation first — it’s totally unsustainable.

Breaking your goal down into several smaller short-term goals helps you stay focused and feel accomplished — even on the super tough days.

Mistake 5: Your resolution feels like a chore

A good goal should be both challenging and exciting. It should push you outside your comfort zone, but still be approachable. If your goal feels too difficult, daunting, or boring to tackle, tweak it.

Instead of whipping up the same lackluster chicken and broccoli dish every night, watch 21 Day Fix creator and Beachbody Super Trainer Autumn Calabrese and her professional chef and brother Bobby Calabrese prepare healthy and tasty dishes in their cooking show, FIXATE.

Or if the idea of lifting weights at the gym four days a week doesn’t rev your engine, pick an activity that does — hike outdoors with a friend, take a dance class, or sign up for Beachbody On Demand and get access to hundreds of workouts.

Mistake 6: You don’t celebrate your progress

It’s tough to stay disciplined if you have nothing to look forward to.

Instead of waiting to treat yourself or have fun until you hit your goal (which — let’s be real — can seem like a lifetime away), pause every now and then to acknowledge your hard work and progress.

Celebrate the small victories; it will help you stay motivated and excited for more.

Pro tip: If your inclination is to celebrate with an edible treat, rethink your strategy. While occasional cheats and treats help keep us sane, they shouldn’t become a celebration default.

Easy, Effective New Year’s Resolution Ideas

Need some sample resolutions to get started? We’ve got you covered.

Try a clean eating challenge, where you vow to avoid processed foods and eat real, whole foods instead. Try this for
30 consecutive days, and when you hit the one-month mark, commit to another 30 days. Repeat until this becomes the way you eat.

When you eat out, swap your carb-filled sides (such as fries or breakfast potatoes) with veggies or fruit.

Do your daily workout early in the morning; you’ll be less likely to schedule something over your exercise time, or not do it because a last-minute meeting came up. You’ll have to fight the urge to snooze, though.

The Keys to Successful New Year’s Resolutions

Pick one or two — but no more than three — specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely resolutions that are compatible with your current fitness level, and won’t require super drastic changes to your schedule or lifestyle.

Start with small and specific goals that can be built on after they’re implemented and habitual.

Make sure to factor in an action plan for executing your goals, and building on them once you hit milestones. Pause a few times to reassess whether your goals are working for you, and don’t forget to celebrate your progress!

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